Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation similar games & best alternatives

Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility

What works
  • Deep and immersive story and lore
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Unique and creative abnormalities
  • Strong progression and learning curve
  • Atmospheric music and art style
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep difficulty and punishing grind
  • Poor tutorial and onboarding
  • Ui and control clunkiness
  • High mental stress and frustration
  • Performance and bug issues

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Hidden Gems

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Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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